Vermont State University Recognizes National Nurses Week, Will be Graduating Over 440 Nurses this Spring 

Three nursing students in navy uniforms practice emergency care on a medical training mannequin in a clinical lab. Two students perform chest compressions and manage airflow with a bag-valve mask while a third student operates nearby medical equipment and supplies.

National Nurses Week kicked off on Wednesday, marking a week-long, annual recognition of the dedication and contributions of nurses. Essential to the profession is the education pipeline that trains and prepares nurses with the skills and knowledge they need to enter the field. Each year, Vermont State University graduates hundreds of nurses who go on […]

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Vermont State University Tackles State Teacher Shortage with a New Apprenticeship Offering

As Vermont — and the nation — recognize National Apprenticeship Week, the University is highlighting a new registered apprenticeship opportunity available for aspiring educators. In partnership with the Vermont Agency of Education and Vermont Department of Labor, Vermont State University (VTSU) will offer courses for a new Teacher Apprenticeship program, enabling students to work toward […]

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VTSU Online Honors Dr. Bianca Reyes with 2026 Award for Teaching Excellence

Vermont State University Online is pleased to announce that Dr. Bianca Reyes, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Vermont State University Online Award for Teaching Excellence. The award recognizes outstanding online faculty whose teaching reflects best practices in digital learning and demonstrates a deep commitment to student success. […]

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VTSU Featured on Ag in the 802: Exploring the Craft of Butchery at 1787 Butchery

Participants gather around a stainless‑steel table inside VTSU’s 1787 Butchery as an instructor demonstrates meat cutting on a large cut of meat; attendees wear cold‑weather clothing and food‑safe aprons, with instructional posters and a wall‑mounted screen visible in the background.

Vermont State University is featured in a recent episode of Ag in the 802, a video and podcast series highlighting Vermont agriculture and food systems, hosted by Anson Tebbetts, Vermont Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. In this episode, Secretary Tebbetts sits down for an in-depth conversation with Dr. DeMetris Reed, Director of VTSU’s 1787 […]

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Vermont State University’s Respiratory Therapy Program Receives National Recognition for Outstanding Student Outcomes

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Vermont State University’s Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program has received the President’s Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), recognizing outstanding student outcomes, including a 100% job placement rate. This recognition comes as the university has worked for several years to strengthen the program and grow […]

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Vermont State University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers

Randolph, VT – Vermont State University is thrilled to be graduating its third class of students on May 16 and 17, 2026, and is pleased to announce an incredible group of commencement speakers for the four ceremonies held at the Castleton, Randolph, Lyndon, and Johnson campuses throughout the weekend.  “We are honored to welcome such […]

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Dean David Kupferman approaches his role with a simple philosophy: Each of us drives change 

Although he has traveled around the world and lived in places like Saipan and Hawaii, one thing  is absolutely clear to David Kupferman: he wouldn’t want to be anywhere but right here in Vermont. “Actually living here is incredible,” he shares. “Vermont has everything my family could want, and there is no end to the thankfulness […]

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Vermont State University nursing programs achieve accreditation milestones

CASTLETON – Vermont State University announced that its nursing programs have achieved significant accreditation milestones. The National League of Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredits VTSU’s nursing programs in the ‘laddered’ stackable credential model. These certificates and degrees enable students to progress seamlessly in their education or, alternatively, enter the workforce, certification […]

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Vermont State University Announces Latest Step in Revitalizing a Rural Campus with Partnership with Kingdom East School District

Vermont State University Announces Latest Step in Revitalizing a Rural Campus with Partnership with Kingdom East School District Lease of the Harvey Academic Building brings district office staff members to the Lyndon campus this summer Lyndon, VT – Vermont State University (VTSU) and the local Kingdom East School District (KESD) announced a new partnership today, representing […]

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Incoming Vermont State University President Bio

Dr. Sherry Kollmann is a seasoned higher education and business leader with more than 25 years of combined experience advancing innovation, access, and student success. She currently serves as Chancellor of New Mexico State University Global Campus, where she provides strategic leadership for online and extended education initiatives that expand access to high‑quality learning opportunities […]

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Vermont State Colleges System Board of Trustees Confirms Dr. Sherry Kollmann as President of Vermont State University

Winooski, VT – The Vermont State Colleges System (VSC) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Sherry Kollmann as system Vice Chancellor and President of Vermont State University (VTSU) following a comprehensive national search.  “Dr. Kollmann is a leader who understands the essential role that affordable public higher education plays for both students and employers,” said […]

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Vermont State University Honors 2026 Student Engineering Leaders

Vermont State University Honors 2026 Student Engineering Leaders Nomination Dinner Celebrates Student Achievement and the Future of Vermont’s Engineering Workforce Randolph, VT — Vermont State University (VTSU), in partnership with the Vermont Society of Professional Engineers, proudly celebrated its 2026 nominees for Student Engineer and Student Engineering Associate of the Year at a recognition dinner. The […]

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Alumni Profile: Ryan DeLena’s Path from VTSU OELT Student to Outdoor Leader & Filmmaker

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Ryan DeLena’s Path from VTSU OELT Student to Outdoor Leader & Filmmaker Hands-on learning opportunities helped Ryan thrive in the OELT program Finding his fit in the Outdoor Education, Leadership, & Tourism Program Ryan DeLena lives in a converted van, spending his winters in the Mount Washington valley and the other three seasons in Acadia. […]

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